Hello from TN

[ckarnes]

Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a soon to be new pipe smoker. I just purchased two pipes, a Missouri Meerschaum corn cobb pipe and a slightly smaller so-called "basket" pipe (I guess). When I bought my pipes I also picked up pouch of Peterson Aran and Mixture 79. In doing some research, I'd also like to pick up a bit of Orlik Golden Sliced, which seems to be a standard recommendation for new smokers.
I haven't smoked a bowl yet (blasphemy, right?!) as I've been doing reading and watching Youtube videos for beginners -- Gray Bailey is the man, BTW. I'm planning on ordering some 1oz bags of bulk tobacco of various sorts to see what I like.
Anyway, just wanted to say hello!

 

[mikethompson]

Welcome ckarnes! You are bound to learn from folks on the forum. There is a very steep learning curve (which I am still on), but the fun is in the journey. Stick around and ask as many questions as you like.

 

[pappymac]

Tell us what part of Tennessee you are in.

 

[wyfbane]

Pipe smoking, like life, is a journey. Take it slow, but don't be afraid to experiment. Welcome to the site. Lots of great people and ideas here.

 

[scloyd]

Welcome to the forums. I have fond memories of Tennessee. My great grandparents had a small farm near Dyersburg...no running water and an outhouse. We visited a few times in the 60's. My brother and I would spend much of the day exploring the woods behind the house. Great adventures for a couple of young boys.

 

[ckarnes]

Thanks for the welcome everyone. We are just outside Knoxville. Recently moved here from Arizona where we've spent the last 4 1/2 years, though I am originally from WV. It feels like I've moved back home!

 

[bnichols23]

Howdy & welcome, ck! That wouldn't be Maryville you're from, would it? Where'bouts in AZ? I love it out there! Btw, if you want to check out a good brick/mortar & make it over to Gatlinburg, check out the Gatlinburlier, in Mountain Mall. Good people there, & really know their stuff. Not at all outlandishly expensive for a touristy town either.
Bill

 

[haparnold]

Welcome aboard! Lifelong Tennesseean here, currently in exile in Kentucky.

 

[kylef]

" I'm planning on ordering some 1oz bags of bulk tobacco of various sorts to see what I like."
As a fairly new pipe smoker, that's what I've been doing. You can really sample a lot of great blends and styles without breaking the bank.

 

[carolinachurchwarden]

Welcome ckarnes! I've been to and through Tennessee quite a few times. From North Carolina, myself. If you want some samples of some good stuff, you could always check out Boswell's. They have quite a few sample packs of different themed samplers like a summer and winter I think, as well as a few others. I need to try more of their blends myself, but the ones I have are fantastic.

 

[piper64]

Welcome

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Hello from Alabama. Sorry about this weekend. RTR ::

 

[haparnold]

RTR ::

As a former resident of Montgomery, I'm not sure if talking about Bama football constitutes politics, religion, or both. But either way it should definitely be verboten on here, if only for the sake of us poor UT fans :crying:

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Yeh, I should have known better. Sorry ::

 

[bnichols23]

talking about Bama football constitutes politics, religion, or both

Yes. [Says the Auburn/FSU fan }]

 

[ckarnes]

Bill - Actually, Farragut (though my address is technically Knoxville), so not too far from Maryville. We lived in Tucson during our time in AZ. I had wondered about the Gatlinburlier and figured I'd give them a look next time I'm in Gatlinburg.
I just placed an order from Pipes and Cigars for some Orlik Golden Sliced, Lane 1-Q, Sutliff Burma Road, and Peter Stokkebye 17 English Luxury.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Gatlinburlier is a tourist trap. Don't waste your time. Check out Smoky's Tobacco Cigars & Gifts in Knoxville.

 

[ckarnes]

I actually got my pipes and tobacco at Smoky's. Drooled over the fancier pipes in the case but went with the cheaper pipes initially.

 

[lochinvar]

Welcome from Gatlinburg. When you get the chance, check out the Gatlinburlier. The guys are great, especially Richard, and they have some unique pipes. The atmosphere and conversation is great.